University of Iowa International Programs

Growing up in Nigeria, Ebenezer Adeyemi noticed the resource gap between local communities. Today, as he pursues a doctorate in anthropology, Adeyemi is focusing his studies on local and global factors contributing to inequity and ways marginalized groups can better access healthcare. Read more about this amazing Stanley Award grantee: https://bit.ly/35hmqVL

SUNDAY! Join the IWP for a reading with this year's prize-winning Summer Institute mentors - their inspiring creative writing and cultural exchange program for participants from Pakistan, India, and the US. IWP Summer Institute Mentors' Reading hosted by Prairie Lights Bookstore

The University of Iowa is proud to announce it's been selected as an Institute Partner for the 2021 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Beginning this week, the UI will virtually engage 25 of Africa’s brightest, emerging business leaders for a six-week Leadership Institute, promoting entrepreneurship and international dialogue! https://bit.ly/3iVdtcr

TONIGHT! Join International Writing Program, in collaboration with Asia Society, for an event to show support for writers (including IWP alumni) who were arrested or killed during a military coup in Burma (Myanmar). https://bit.ly/3iHjb1A

APPLY for our Global Curriculum Development Award, given to faculty for integrating new international perspectives into an undergraduate course. Deadline July 2: https://bit.ly/2TBtl9F Pictured: Funded in part by a Global Curriculum Development Award, UI Associate Professor Irina Kostina launched a new course tackling war, women's rights, and promoting peace in Russia's North Caucasus region. https://bit.ly/3q2RJgd

Despite a difficult year, our international students have shown a Hawkeye pride which is second-to-none! We could not be more proud of these resilient students and can't wait to see you all back on campus soon!

Let's hear it for the following University of Iowa students for volunteering their time in recording commentary for this year's spring commencement ceremonies in Chinese and Korean! https://bit.ly/3uOEL6T

We are thrilled to announce that Professor Marian Muste has been selected as a Fulbright Scholar to Hungary for the 2021-22 academic year! One of the most prestigious fellowships in the world, this marks Muste's fourth Fulbright award! https://bit.ly/3pFzfCF